Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
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A few quick hits from my trip in November to Kenya. These photos are from Amboseli, Ol Pejeta, and the Maasai Mara conservancies on my yearly workshop. Overall we, had great light and very clear weather conditions and exceptional viewing opportunities. There was wind and overall drought was setting in the Mara and Amboseli making for quite dusty conditions.
Everything was shot on the Sony Alpha A1ii bodies with with the 50-150/f2, 300/2.8 GM or 600mm GM.
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Edited on Nov 30, 2025 at 01:41 PM · View previous versions
Nov 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
p.1 #4Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
Amazing set. We have a trip to Kenya in February 27. I am looking forward to photographing Craig. I didn't think I had much of a shot at Jaguars but what a bonus that would be. Thanks for the inspirational post.
Nov 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
p.1 #5Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
Wonderful photography Matt.
Morris
Morris
Nov 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
p.1 #6Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
Incredible photography. Love the playful cubs and that leopard portrait! Easy vote from me.
Nov 30, 2025 at 05:31 PM
p.1 #7Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
Phenomenal set of incredible images!!
Nov 30, 2025 at 06:58 PM
p.1 #8Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
Steller set. Beautiful use of light. Keep it coming...
Nov 30, 2025 at 07:48 PM
p.1 #9Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
Very special share, thank you! Especially the frontal portrait of the grown cheetah is highly personal - as is the frontal portrait of the cub - kudos - bravo!
Nov 30, 2025 at 08:48 PM
p.1 #10Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
Excellent photography in all respects.
Dec 01, 2025 at 06:35 AM
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newyork wrote:
Phenomenal
Thanks!
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troy bilt wrote:
Amazing set. We have a trip to Kenya in February 27. I am looking forward to photographing Craig. I didn't think I had much of a shot at Jaguars but what a bonus that would be. Thanks for the inspirational post.
I think you mean leopards! Good luck with Craig. He was being treated for something by KWS/Big Life Foundation while we were there and never had a chance to visit.
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morris wrote:
Wonderful photography Matt.
Morris
Appreciate it Morris!
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VKM2F wrote:
Incredible photography. Love the playful cubs and that leopard portrait! Easy vote from me.
There were so many opportunities with cubs and young animals this year!
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louie champan wrote:
Phenomenal set of incredible images!!
Thank you Louie
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cs3is wrote:
Steller set. Beautiful use of light. Keep it coming...
I have quite a few more worthy of sharing!
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Happydan wrote:
Very special share, thank you! Especially the frontal portrait of the grown cheetah is highly personal - as is the frontal portrait of the cub - kudos - bravo!
I think you mean the leopard. I saw a couple of cheetah while we were there this year but no where near the numbers in years past. The population of cheetah in the mara keeps declining.
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Bill_A wrote:
Excellent photography in all respects.
Much appreciated!
Phenomenal
Thanks!
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troy bilt wrote:
Amazing set. We have a trip to Kenya in February 27. I am looking forward to photographing Craig. I didn't think I had much of a shot at Jaguars but what a bonus that would be. Thanks for the inspirational post.
I think you mean leopards! Good luck with Craig. He was being treated for something by KWS/Big Life Foundation while we were there and never had a chance to visit.
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morris wrote:
Wonderful photography Matt.
Morris
Appreciate it Morris!
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VKM2F wrote:
Incredible photography. Love the playful cubs and that leopard portrait! Easy vote from me.
There were so many opportunities with cubs and young animals this year!
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louie champan wrote:
Phenomenal set of incredible images!!
Thank you Louie
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cs3is wrote:
Steller set. Beautiful use of light. Keep it coming...
I have quite a few more worthy of sharing!
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Happydan wrote:
Very special share, thank you! Especially the frontal portrait of the grown cheetah is highly personal - as is the frontal portrait of the cub - kudos - bravo!
I think you mean the leopard. I saw a couple of cheetah while we were there this year but no where near the numbers in years past. The population of cheetah in the mara keeps declining.
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Bill_A wrote:
Excellent photography in all respects.
Much appreciated!
Dec 01, 2025 at 07:47 AM
p.1 #12Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
I take a few days off and look at what I missed! What a trip, and terrific images you got. Congrats.
Eric
Eric
Dec 01, 2025 at 09:13 AM
p.1 #14Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
troy bilt wrote:
Amazing set. We have a trip to Kenya in February 27. I am looking forward to photographing Craig. I didn't think I had much of a shot at Jaguars but what a bonus that would be. Thanks for the inspirational post.
I think you mean leopards! Good luck with Craig. He was being treated for something by KWS/Big Life Foundation while we were there and never had a chance to visit.
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Well that was embarrassing. Yes I believe you're right I meant leopards. No worries I've definitely have said dumber things lol.
Dec 01, 2025 at 08:02 PM
p.1 #15Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
superb set of pictures. 
On my Bucket list of places to visit.
On my Bucket list of places to visit.
Dec 01, 2025 at 08:05 PM
p.1 #16Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
Impressive set of images, very creative. Bruce
Dec 01, 2025 at 09:09 PM
p.1 #17Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
Fantastic set Matt. Love every one of these, great photography ! Voted !
Greg
Greg
Dec 02, 2025 at 08:12 AM
p.1 #18Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
Erictator wrote:
I take a few days off and look at what I missed! What a trip, and terrific images you got. Congrats.
Eric
Thanks, it was fantastic!
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artcien wrote:
Wow, excellent!!
Much appreciated!
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yorkerinn wrote:
superb set of pictures.
On my Bucket list of places to visit.
Soon enough! You'll love it!
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B Benson wrote:
Impressive set of images, very creative. Bruce
Thank you!
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G.E. Smith wrote:
Fantastic set Matt. Love every one of these, great photography ! Voted !
Greg
Much appreciated Greg!
I take a few days off and look at what I missed! What a trip, and terrific images you got. Congrats.
Eric
Thanks, it was fantastic!
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artcien wrote:
Wow, excellent!!
Much appreciated!
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yorkerinn wrote:
superb set of pictures.
On my Bucket list of places to visit.
Soon enough! You'll love it!
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B Benson wrote:
Impressive set of images, very creative. Bruce
Thank you!
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G.E. Smith wrote:
Fantastic set Matt. Love every one of these, great photography ! Voted !
Greg
Much appreciated Greg!
Dec 02, 2025 at 08:24 AM
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Love the elephant spraying itself!
Dec 02, 2025 at 09:28 AM
p.1 #20Big Cats and Big Tusks - Kenyan Safari
These are incredible! Thanks so much for posting.
Dec 02, 2025 at 10:43 AM